Two Left Feet

The line dance class will start a week from Friday from 7:30 to 8:30 pm. We plan on teaching these line dances:

After the line dance class next week, we will have our valentine’s day dance, starting at 8:30 pm. We hope you can be here to join in the fun.

The second two-week 3-count hustle session will start a week from Thursday (February 7th) at 7:00 pm.  That will be followed at 8:00 pm with the start of a new Two Step class.

The hustle class is for people that have completed the first session (or who are ok’d by Jon).  The two step class is open to all.

For more information, Jon can be contacted at 708-430-5875 or cjonsqqss@yahoo.com .

Here’s a great opportunity to enjoy our expanded course offerings: if you pay for any two group classes, you can take a third group class for free!

(This is just for classes taught by Two Left Feet instructors.  Jon, Jed, and Susan are visiting faculty, and billing for their classes is handled separately).

What: Hafla - Aurora IL

When: Saturday, February 9, 7:00 PM

Event fee: USD10.00 per person

Where: Click the link below to find out!

Who should come: The hafla is open to everyone - beginner to experinced and friends to family. If you enjoy belly dance, games and prizes then this is the halfa to attend.

Why: Why should you join us … well .. there is belly dance, contests, prizes, raffles, fun, food, drink, good times, friends, and did I say belly dance. The real question is - why would you not want to be there?

Event Description: The hafla will start promptly at 7:00 PM on the February 9th and will continue until 9:30 PM and will be held at Roxanne’s Academy of Dance in Aurora, IL. The address is 3450 Montgomery Rd - Suite 19, Aurora IL 60504. The contact number is 630-978-1149.

There will be local and regional entertainers from the Chicagoland area attending. Some of the guest prefomers and troups will be Erika, Kimhari, Real Women Belly Dance, Alef Bey, and of course, Raksanna. There are a few performer spots left open and if you are interested please contact us quickly at 630-978-1149.

The hafla will be family style with a bit of pot luck - if you would like to then bring your favorite finger food to share and enjoy the fun. Drink mixers will be available so if you desire and at your responsibility, BYOB.

The studio will be decked out casbah style and there will be seating for 60-65 at cocktail rounds. Tickets are $10 (in advance) for anyone not performing. Tickets are $15 at the door if space is available. We are expecting the seating to fill very quickly so please contact us as soon as possible.

Click below to order your tickets through Paypal (there is a 50 cent Paypal fee included):

http://www.roxfit.com/tickets/ordertickets.htm

Thank you and we’ll see you there …

Learn more here:
http://bellydance.meetup.com/10/calendar/7128795/

We are adding a new class on Fridays at 7:30 pm, starting February 1st: line dancing. We’ll teach a mix of party favorites, Jack’s line dance, and one or two you may not have seen before. You don’t need a partner, and you can drop in any Friday for the class.  The cost will be $11 per class you attend.

On the 2nd and the 4th Fridays of the month, stick around after the line dance class for a dance party at 8:30. It is free if you are taking any class at Two Left Feet, or just $5 otherwise. February 8th will be our valentine’s day party.

On PBS starting Jan. 30, 2008:

AMERICA’S BALLROOM CHALLENGE returns for a third season on PBS with five one-hour episodes. Shot in high definition at the world’s largest ballroom dancing competition, the OHIO STAR BALL in Columbus, Ohio,  AMERICA‘S BALLROOM CHALLENGE airs for 5 consecutive Wednesdays, January 30 through February 27, from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m., on Channel 11.

Hosted by actress and dancer Jasmine Guy and seven-time U.S. National Latin Dance Champion Ron Montez, AMERICA’S BALLROOM CHALLENGE once again takes viewers onto the dance floor and behind the scenes as 24 world-class couples compete for the ultimate dance title. Each of the first four programs will focus on one of the four major styles of competitive ballroom dancing: American Smooth, American Rhythm, International Standard and International Latin. The six finalists in each style will first compete as a group, performing the five standard dances in the category, with expert judges scoring their performances. Then the dancers will have an opportunity to shine, performing a show dance solo. Each program will end with the crowning of one couple, named champions in that style.

In the fifth and final program, the four champions will compete across dance styles for the coveted title, with each couple performing two pull-out-all-the-stops solos.

Only one couple will be named “AMERICA’S BEST.”

Hope you all have the oppurtunity to see some bellydancing this month. Just as a reminder, here are the two events I’m looking forward to:

January 13, 2008
6:00PM
Intuit Hafla
237 Harrison
Oak Park, IL 60304
312 505 0186
$8.00 fee for spectators

This is a family friendly event, with a wide variety of (mostly) tribal bellydancers.

January 26, 2008
6:00 to 8:00PM
Halfla on the Square
@ Stellaria Natural Health
2519 N California, Chicago, 60647
on the second floor
$5.00 fee for spectators

This is also a family friendly event. Bellydance performers range from the beginner to the professional, from traditional cabaret, to tribal, to eclectic fusions. There is also a nice little Italian restaurant up the block that is great to eat at after the show.

Hope to see you there!

Dear Friends,

Happy New Year!  With a new year comes new fun at Two Left Feet Dance Clubs! We have added several new group class offerings to the schedule for this year and have quite a few great upcoming events to share with you in the next few months. If you haven’t already, check the schedule page at the web site:
www.twoleftfeet.net/Schedule/Studio_Schedule/studio_scheduleDec07.html
Look for the new Country Waltz class being taught by Jon on Thursdays in January and the new monthly focused dance classes being taught by Rafael on Tuesdays and Pamm on Wednesdays.

As always we still have our regular offerings of Swing and Ballroom classes and the great Salsa Bootcamps being taught by Jed Walker. Check them out!

If there is a class you would like to have but don’t see it listed here call Mike and Pamm or post on the blog and let us know. We welcome all suggestions and will make every effort to accommodate everyone.

We are also making a change to our regular Friday evening dance schedule. Beginning in February The dances will be held on the second and fourth Friday of each month.

January 18th will be our second annual Pajama Party at the Studio. Yes indeed, wear your best jammies and we will have prizes for the best and worst jammies of the night! (remember, this IS a public event so use your best judgement!)

Remember we are planning a weekend getaway to Lake Geneva the first weekend of February to enjoy Winter Fest and have a fun party for SuperBowl Sunday. If you are interested in joining us for the whole weekend or popping in for our SuperBowl Sunday bash, let us know. For all the latest info on that event, check with Ray Dertz, he will give you the low down.

Look for the Valentines dance to happen on February 8th at 8:30. You wont need a sweetheart at our dance, if you don’t have one, one will be provided for you. (to dance with that is!)

And now is the time to get started on your showcase routines. All are welcome and encouraged to participate. There is no better way to get a jump on your dancing skills than to be in the showcase. Just ask anyone who has been in one of the past productions and they will tell you how great it is to make your dancing jump up a level. If you have not picked a partner, dance and music let Pamm know and she will help you get started.

We look forward to a great year and lots of great dancing with all our friends at Two Left Feet Dance Clubs. Don’t miss out on anything!

See you in the studio,

Love,

Pamm